Substitute Health Nurse Associate

Substitute Health Nurse Associate JobID: 1159

• Position Type:

  Health Department/ Substitute Health Associate

• Date Posted:

  8/14/2025

• Location:

  Marion Independent School District

• Date Available:

  upon hire

JOB TITLE: Substitute Nursing Associate

REPORTS TO: District Nurse

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.

• Respond to emergency situations with students per emergency protocols.

• Provides care as directed in a student’s Individual Health Plan

• Identify students with health problems and refer them to school nurses.

• Communicate with students, the school nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian.

• Administer medications to students according to the District Policy.

• Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (ie. gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetic follow-up procedures, etc.).

• Perform clerical functions including health recording/files.

• Establishes and maintains health records on every student.

• Helps coordinate vision and hearing screenings.

• Provide service for students in a friendly and caring manner.

• Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.

• Other duties may be assigned.

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Current certification in the American Red Cross First-Aid Program, and CPR/AED, or complete training if not certified.

• The ability to complete a certification in Medication Administration per GWAEA online.

• The ability to complete Blood Borne pathogens training per GWAEA online.

• Interest in working with young people.

• Handle confidential information in an ethical manner.

• Efficient clerical skills in typing, recording, filing and telephone skills.

• Ability to use good decision-making skills regarding communication with students, school nurse, other health service personnel, administration, teaching faculty, and parents.

• A medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Marion Independent School District will provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies. Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring, placement, promotion, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and layoff or termination. The school district will take affirmative action in major job categories where women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities are underrepresented. Employees will support and comply with the district's established equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. Employees will be given notice of this policy annually.

The Board will appoint an affirmative action coordinator. The affirmative action coordinator will have the responsibility for drafting the affirmative action plan. The affirmative action plan will be reviewed by the Board at least every two years.

Individuals who file an application with the school district will be given consideration for employment if they meet or exceed the qualifications set by the Board, administration, and the Iowa Department of Education for the position for which they apply. In employing individuals, the Board will consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board will consider the veteran status of applicants.

Prior to a final offer of employment the school district will perform the background checks required by law. Based upon the results of the background checks, the school district will determine whether an offer will be extended. If the candidate is a teacher who has an initial license from the BOEE, then the requirement for a background check is waived. The district will perform repeat background checks on applicable employees as required by law.

Advertisements and notices for vacancies within the district will contain the following statement: "The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer." The statement will also appear on application forms.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning 319-377-4691. Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District’s Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 3190377-4691, gkriegel@marion-isd.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820. or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.